John Fullbright interview: Happiness, Okies and Grammys

Americana singer/songwriter John Fullbright got a lot of attention for his debut album, with great reviews and nominations. Now he is back with follow-up Songs, and The Upcoming had the chance to chat with him about it and his life surrounding music. Hi John! Tell us a little bit about you new...

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